Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a "preventive" operation across Poland's airspace on Saturday, prompting the temporary closure of Lublin airport, amid concerns over potential drone strikes in neighbouring Ukrainian regions.

Last week, NATO members sent aircraft to support the Polish military amid the air threat, mere days after Poland shot down Russian drones. Despite Putin sending drones into Polish

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A swarm of Russian drones flew last week into Poland in what officials there regarded as a deliberate provocation.